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Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl: Your Delicious Healthy Escape

Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Bowl featuring marinated chicken, quinoa, and creamy tahini dressing—a delicious healthy escape!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons water adjust for consistency
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the creamy tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk tahini, more lemon juice, minced garlic, optional maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water, stirring until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once ready, add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In four separate bowls, divide the cooked quinoa as a base. Top each bowl with the hot chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  5. Drizzle the tahini dressing over each bowl and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours. Store components separately in airtight containers for meal prep.

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